Overview of Queen Creek

Located 38 miles southeast of Phoenix, Queen Creek is a medium-sized town that's committed to honoring its past while still keeping its eye toward future endeavors. Home to approximately 26,500 people, Queen Creek has continued to experience much growth, with the population increasing by more than 10,000 over a period of less than six years. Queen Creek apartments for rent provide the perfect community in which to explore the southwest.

Living in Queen Creek, AZ

Queen Creek was incorporated in 1989, but the city's history dates much further back. The Chandler Heights Citrus Tracts were originally developed back in 1928 and were put in place to try and attract a range of families to the area.

Today, a wide variety of families and individuals do reside in Queen Creek apartments and homes, and employment opportunities are abound in the area. A few of the region's top employers include the State of Arizona, Banner Health Systems, and Arizona State University, as well as Honeywell. Queen Creek residents looking to further their education can attend one of several local colleges, including Chandler Gilbert Community College in Chandler or Central Arizona College, located in Apache Junction.

Queen Creek Attractions and Special Events

Queen Creek residents take history seriously, and locals and visitors alike can take in this town-wide interest at the American Heritage Festival. Held each fall, the festival includes a number of live reenactments at Schnepf Farms of Queen Creek.

Queen Creek has a number of family-friendly events and attractions year-round. Goldfield Ghost Town is a great place to explore the spirit of the Wild West, and nearby San Tan Mountain Regional Park offers some of the best views of the Sonoran Desert.

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